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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,249.42, 25,851.08 and 9,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,249.42, 25,851.08 and 9,227.74 is: 13,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,249.42 : 25,851.08 = 9,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,249.42/25,851.08 = 9,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,249.42x = 25,851.08 × 9,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,249.42x = 238,547,044.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,547,044.96/17,249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,829.28

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